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				<h1>How do I Port Forward?</h1>


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				<li>If you have an Apple Airport, or a UPnP compatible router, Transmission can map its port automatically. Most routers manufactured since 2001 have this feature.


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						<li>Open Transmission. </li>


						<li>Go to Preferences >> Network, and check 'Automatically map port'. </li>


						<li>If Transmission reports that the 'Port is <b>open</b>' then you have successfully port forwarded!</li>


						<p>If you get the message 'Port is closed'/'Port is Stealth', <a href="troubleshoot.html">click here</a>.</li>


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				<li>If you don't have a compatible router, it is simple to forward Transmission's port manually. For instructions <a href="pfrouter.html">click here</a>.</li>


				<li>If you don't use a router, that is, your modem is directly connected to your computer, you may need to open Transmission's port in your firewall. For instructions <a href="pffirewall.html">click here</a>.<br>

				<b>NB:</b> it is highly recommended you enable your firewall if you are not using a router.</li>

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			<p>Keep in mind that many DSL modems also function as routers, and hence port forwarding as per above may still be necessary, even though your computer is directly connected to the modem.
				
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